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Contents 1Organisational integration of the standardisation department and its advisory expertise 2Qualifications and tasks of standardisation experts 3Training and awareness for the strategic potential of standardisation 4Continuous development of education and further training in networks 5Questions on research in the field of education and further training Change in education and further training

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The company management should be a small and flexible unit. In organisational terms, the standardisation department is located where it will generate the greatest benefit. The objective is short service channels between the departments. But: There is a risk that there will be insufficient exchange between the company management and standardisation department. At worst, the company management will not be aware of the strategic potential of standardisation. Kiefer, p. 171 f., 2009a Company Management Development & Design StandardisiationOthers Company Management Development & Design Standardisiation Others vs. Approaches to explaining why standardisation departments are less frequently directly responsible to the company management

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To what extent does the standardisation department advise the company management? Today standardisation is still largely considered to be an instrument of rationalisation; insufficient attention is given to the strategic potential for opening up markets.

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Contents 1Organisational integration of the standardisation department and its advisory expertise 2Qualifications and tasks of standardisation experts 3Training and awareness for the strategic potential of standardisation 4Continuous development of education and further training in networks 5Questions on research in the field of education and further training Change in education and further training

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Contents 1Organisational integration of the standardisation department and its advisory expertise 2Qualifications and tasks of standardisation experts 3Training and awareness for the strategic potential of standardisation 4Continuous development of education and further training in networks 5Questions on research in the field of education and further training Change in education and further training

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Engineers frequently do not see the economic benefits of standardisation, which among other factors is due to the one-sided nature of the courses with their concentration on mechanical engineering (Kiefer, p. 31, 2009a). The strategic potential of standardisation continues to receive insufficient consideration during the education and further training of standardisation experts. The strategic potential of standardisation is conveyed through appropriate teaching contents, such as: International Standardisation Strategies of markets Standardisation and Law Standardisation Strategies of Firms … Teaching contents in standardisation: Does an increased level of qualification lead to awareness of the strategic potential of Standardisation?

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Engineer Economics and further specific fields The strategic potential of standardisation must be communicated to standardisation experts. It is often incorrectly assumed that standardisation experts have strategic skills. The strategic aspects of standardisation also have to be conveyed in other subject areas (particularly business administration, economics and law). The strategic potential of standardisation can be readily communicated to business administration students, because the principles are present in strategic management. Target groups of further education in standardisation

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Contents 1Organisational integration of the standardisation department and its advisory expertise 2Qualifications and tasks of standardisation experts 3Training and awareness for the strategic potential of standardisation 4Continuous development of education and further training in networks 5Questions on research in the field of education and further training Change in education and further training

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Standardisation is characterised by global and complex interrelations. Periodic workshops for all involved are time-consuming and cost-intensive. Possible solution: Continuous further development in one network; use blended learning concept on the internet to achieve a closely knit network. Continuous development of education and further training in a network

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Engineering Law Economics Standardization as a management tool Academic Triangle of Standardization

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The focus is on economic objectives in the implementation of standardisation He who has the standard has the market Examples of the strategic aspects of standards Compatibility standards Strategy of dominance Lock-in of a standard Participation in standardisation processes The strategic potential of standardisation

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Engineering Law Economics Standardization as a management tool Academic Triangle of Standardization

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The Basics Development of mutual confidence through harmonization and standardization by European Directives European Standards and Today both of them already regulate: the accreditation system the certification system conformity declarations technical specifications Standardisation and Law in the EU

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Today standardisation is still largely considered to be an instrument of rationalisation; insufficient attention is given to ist strategic potential for opening up markets. To what extent does the standardisation department advise the company management?

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Business administration e.g. standardisation of production and assembly processes e.g. standardisation in logistics e.g. standardisation of business processes Economists e.g. standardisation theory, markets, national and international benefits Lawyers e.g. legal systems and connection with standardisation systems Teaching program for standardisation

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Contents 1Organisational integration of the standardisation department and its advisory expertise 2Qualifications and tasks of standardisation experts 3Training and awareness for the strategic potential of standardisation 4Continuous development of education and further training in networks 5Questions on research in the field of education and further training Change in education and further training

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There is a demand for research and development of further teaching material in the field of economic aspects of standardisation, such as Economic Theories of Standardisation, Standardisation Strategies within a Company, External Standardisation as a Company Strategy, Standardisation Strategies of Firms etc. Research questions